18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 223

Seeing her silence, Mark hurriedly explained, "The rescue team is voluntary, and we won't force anyone."

Stella pondered, "60-degree heat, even with proper protection, a normal person can't stand in the sun for more than two hours, Mark, how are you planning to organize and arrange this rescue operation?"

"We will operate on a volunteer basis. We have to protect ourselves while saving others. We'll carry sunshades and take breaks when we need to. Can't push ourselves too hard."

Mark already had a plan, "Those we rescue can be taken to the temporary shelters arranged by the city."

Stella was surprised. She hadn't expected his arrangements to be so rational and clear-headed.

"For those who are willing to participate, one person per family is enough, I wouldn't recommend more. After all, we can't deplete Eastwood Eden's patrol team."

There was also the unfortunate news that the well in the neighborhood had collapsed. The well, which had been expertly dug by an old hand, wasn't too severely damaged, but they couldn't risk fixing it until they were sure the aftershocks were over. So, everyone would have to conserve their water supply.

Luckily, Mark had reminded everyone to be careful with their water usage and had managed to secure a supply of water purification tablets.

They had been traded with sweet potatoes from each household, so everyone had some. Though not in abundance, they would suffice for a few days.

Stella spoke gently, "Mark, your proposal is very good. Jasper and I will check on our home first and will get back to you later."

Mark hesitated, "Actually, I have a favor to ask."

"Go ahead."

Mark's gaze fell on Cooper, "If you guys are willing to participate, could you perhaps bring Cooper along?"

Stella frowned slightly.

forewarning, so there aren't many survivors buried under rubble, but we don't know the

participate, only in search, and not in excavation or dangerous

the disaster struck, those who were willing to share their rations to feed

nodded, "Okay,

and Cooper returned to Building 5. They didn't rush

after a strong earthquake, unlike Building 4 next door

inside, which needed to be reinforced. Unit

gave Cooper and Rosie a treat to distract them, allowing Stella

to Cooper and Rosie and tackling the tougher ones like curtains and air

pork, steamed meatballs, and some juice. While enjoying their

had two plates of frozen

"I won't join the rescue

had not received any help from others. The food she found was almost stolen from her. If not for her fighting back, she wouldn't have been

while you're saving others, you

could be together if they loved each other and separate if they didn't. But she hoped that he wouldn't feel oppressed because of her during their time

wasn't easy to change. Even though he no longer wore the uniform, his kindness never disappeared;

arms, "Stella, I want to participate, but no matter what, you and Rosie are always

"Woof!"

"Yes, and Cooper too."

the same applied to the dog.

of them as if pondering, then placed his paw on Jasper's

about 20 people. We'll leave at dusk. Remember to bring protective gear. It's hot and you'll sweat a lot. Be sure to replenish your

participate, she still prepared for it. She added a bit of salt to the cold water, specifically steamed some hardy potatoes and sweet potatoes that could

seeing the change in diet, Cooper was taken aback. Stella tugged at his ear, "What, you want

than Stella. There was nothing much for Stella to instruct, and she only told him, "Take care of Cooper, and

Cooper in an anti-cut suit to prevent accidental injuries. Then, she gave Jasper two pairs of protective